WHO IS JESUS?

It’s one of the most important—and most debated—questions in history.

Most people agree that Jesus lived in the Middle East over 2,000 years ago. But when it comes to who He really was, opinions vary.

So how can we cut through the confusion and discover the real Jesus?

A good place to start is with the eyewitnesses—those who actually knew Him. Four books in the Bible—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—record His words, actions, and the impact He had on those around Him. These aren’t mythical stories; they’re first-hand accounts written by people who heard Him teach, saw the way He treated others, and even witnessed miracles they couldn’t explain.

What stood out most was not just what Jesus did, but what He claimed.

Jesus didn’t present Himself as just another good man or spiritual guide. He made bold and direct claims about His identity. He said things like, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30), and “Before Abraham was born, I am!” (John 8:58)—using the same name God used to describe Himself in ancient times. People who heard Him understood exactly what He meant: Jesus was claiming to be God.

Others around Him came to the same conclusion. One of His followers, John, described Him as “the Word” who was God and became human (John 1:1,14). Another, Thomas, called Him, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). Even Old Testament prophets writing hundreds of years before Jesus was born described the coming Saviour as “Mighty God” and “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

C.S. Lewis, a well-known writer and former atheist, put it this way: if Jesus claimed to be God, then we can’t just call Him a good teacher. He was either telling the truth, lying, or completely deluded. But if He really was who He said He was, then His life, death, and resurrection change everything.

So why does this matter?

Because if Jesus is truly God, then His death wasn’t just the end of a good life—it was the moment He took on the weight of the world’s brokenness. He gave His life so that we could be forgiven, healed, and reconnected with God. No one else could do that—only God Himself.

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). That’s not a message of exclusion, but an invitation—a wide-open door to anyone who wants to find real hope, peace, and purpose.

And when Jesus says, “Come, follow me,” that invitation is for you, too.